Mystery manga containing supernatural beings
Manga
Mystery manga that contain supernatural/mythological/folklore beings. May only make mention of these things or may actually be set in a world where they're real. "Beings" includes creatures, spirits, youkai, gods e.t.c. People with supernatural powers are not included.
Only series focusing on or centred around said beings have been added. Only the first entry has been added if it's part of a series.
Only series focusing on or centred around said beings have been added. Only the first entry has been added if it's part of a series.
![Jigoku Kurayami Hana mo Naki](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/234816.jpg)
Manga, 10 vol, 2020
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Author:7
Contains youkai. Adapted from a novel.
![Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/219186.jpg)
Manga, 17 vol, 2015
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Author:7
Has a bit of everything (e.g. angels and tengu).
![Ubume no Natsu](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/120947.jpg)
Manga, 4 vol, 2013
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Author:8
Contains mouryou. Part of a series, each adapted from novels.
![Undead Girl Murder Farce](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/189774.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:4
Contains supernatural beings such as vampires and demons. Adapted from a novel.
![Ghost Hunt](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/181311.jpg)
Manga, 12 vol, 1997
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Author:8
As the name suggests, contains ghosts. Has a sequel. Adapted from light novels.
![Matantei Loki](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/14908.jpg)
Manga, 7 vol, 1999
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Author:4
Contains many Norse Gods/Goddesses in human form. Part of a series.
![Mononoke](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/21247.jpg)
Manga, 2 vol, 2007
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Author:6
As the name suggests, contains mononoke. Part of a series, each one direct adaptations of every arc in the anime.
![Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/248922.jpg)
Manga, 4 vol, 2007
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Author:6
Contains witches and other supernatural beings. Part of a series.
![Mushishi](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/159514.jpg)
Manga, 10 vol, 1999
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Author:7
Contains things called mushi; it kind of fits the bill of supernatural creatures so I've included it. Has a sequel.
![Defense Devil](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/56407.jpg)
Manga, 10 vol, 2009
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Author:5
As the name suggests, contains demons. Loses some of the "mystery" aspect of it as the manga progresses though.
![Shinrei Tantei Yakumo](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/155035.jpg)
Manga, 14 vol, 2009
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Author:8
Contains ghosts and spirits. Adapted from a novel.
![xxxHOLiC](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/217533.jpg)
Manga, 19 vol, 2003
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Author:10
Contains spirits/youkai/supernatural beings. Has a sequel. You'll want to read Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle at the same time to make sense of the plot.
![Petshop of Horrors](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/5/212566.jpg)
Manga, 10 vol, 1995
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Author:6
Contains many "exotic" creatures. Has a sequel.
![Monogatari Series: First Season](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/279887.jpg)
Light Novel, 6 vol, 2006
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Contains supernatural beings such as vampires. Part of a series. Light novels, also available in manga form.
![Discommunication: Seirei-hen](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/137589.jpg)
Manga, 3 vol, 1999
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Author:9
Contains supernatural beings, gods and seirei. Spin-off of Discommunication but you can read this without having read it (though it does provide some context).
![Kyokou Suiri](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/167329.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2015
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Contains spirits and supernatural beings/urban legends. Adapted from a novel.
![Dantalian no Shoka](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/243920.jpg)
Manga, 5 vol, 2010
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Author:5
Contains supernatural and demonic creatures. Adapted from light novels.
![Decoration Disorder Disconnection](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/22535.jpg)
Light Novel, ? vol, 2007
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Contains "demons". Part of the Type-Moon universe (though you can read it without prior Nasuverse/Type-Moon knowledge).
![Halloween Tantei Oz Williams](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/174651.jpg)
Manga, 3 vol, 2012
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Author:6
Contains spirits/supernatural beings and death gods.
![Touhou Suzunaan: Forbidden Scrollery.](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/198717.jpg)
Manga, 7 vol, 2012
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Contains youkai. Part of the Touhou universe (though you can read it without prior knowledge).
![Muhyo to Rouji no Mahouritsu Soudan Jimusho](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/99591.jpg)
Manga, 18 vol, 2004
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Author:7
Contains ghosts. Loses the "mystery" aspect quite quickly though.
![Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/232653.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:8
Contains folklore beings/urban legends.